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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.84 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.84 and 150.41 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.84 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.84 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.84 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 49,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,310.41/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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